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Ranunculus

Quick facts

Colors include white, yellow, orange, red, pink and violet. Ranunculus can last five to seven days.

pink-ranunculus

Ranunculus at a glance

Colors
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Violet
Vase life
Ranunculus can last five to seven days
Special care
Keep well hydrated. Can be dried by hanging them upside down in small bunches after stripping the leaves from the stems.
Also called
Ranunuculus, Buttercup

About ranunculuses

Colors include white, yellow, orange, red, pink and violet. Ranunculus can last five to seven days.

How to make ranunculuses last

  1. Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
  2. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
  4. Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
  5. For ranunculuses. Keep well hydrated. Can be dried by hanging them upside down in small bunches after stripping the leaves from the stems.
  6. Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.

Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →

Questions about ranunculuses

What colors do ranunculuses come in?

Ranunculuses come in white, yellow, orange, red, pink and violet.

How long do ranunculuses last in a vase?

Ranunculus can last five to seven days. Re-cut the stems, use the flower food from your florist and keep the vase cool and out of direct sun to get the most days.

How do you care for ranunculuses?

Keep ranunculuses cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents. For ranunculuses: Keep well hydrated. Can be dried by hanging them upside down in small bunches after stripping the leaves from the stems.

Where can I buy ranunculuses?

From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.

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